Eupleres Explained

Eupleres is a genus of two species of mongoose-like euplerid mammal native to Madagascar that are known as falanoucs. They are primarily terrestrial and consume mainly invertebrates.

Species

• Eastern falanouc, Eupleres goudotii - mesic forests of eastern Madagascar
• Western falanouc, Eupleres major - xeric areas in northwestern Madagascar^[1]

Conservation status

The IUCN Red List lists E. goudotii as vulnerable,^[2] while E. major has been assessed as endangered.^[3]

Notes and References

1. 10.1515/mamm.2010.018. Species limits and distribution of the Malagasy carnivoran genus Eupleres (Family Eupleridae). Mammalia. 74. 2. 177–185. 2010-02-25. Goodman . S. M. . Helgen . K. M. . 62833979.
2. Hawkins. F.. Eupleres goudotii . e.T68336601A45204582 . 2016 . 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T68336601A45204582.en . 16 December 2019.
3. Hawkins. F.. Eupleres major . e.T39547A45204313 . 2016 . 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T39547A45204313.en . 16 December 2019.